Moore Park in Klamath Falls Our Stay in Klamath Falls, OR A Foggy Morning in Moore Park This Wednesday morning, a beautiful mist hung over the park. We were early birds. While hubby did his run, I followed the Nature Trail through the park. The fall colors were still here even though winter was definitely […]
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Crater Lake National Park Our Stay in Klamath Falls, OR Crater Lake, Oregon’s Unique Blue Gem We first visited Crater Lake National Park on Sunday, November 3, 2019! This second time, it still made a great impression! Crater Lake is nature’s unique gem with an intense blue color like blue sapphire stone and an almost
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MacKerricher State Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Beauty Amidst Erosion: MacKerricher State Park MacKerricher SP in Fort Bragg, California, once belonged to the Pomo and Yuki people, who thrived here for centuries. Later, in the mid-1800s, the MacKerricher family established a ranch with livestock here. In the early 20th century, the area became
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A 500,000-Year Journey Through Time! We went on a special journey through time at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, California. Here, the Ecological Staircase is a living timeline, with five distinct terraces revealing a fascinating 500,000-year history. Each terrace, roughly 100,000 years younger than
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A Hike at Point Cabrillo Light Station Our California adventure took us to Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, just south of Caspar, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. We hiked along a portion of the coastal trail, crossing a waving grassland
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Fort Bragg: From Lumber Town to Enchanting Coastal Escape Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Exploring Fort Bragg’s Enchanting Downtown Fort Bragg, California, has a rich history deeply interwoven with the logging industry. Founded in 1857, the town was important in transporting lumber during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; it became a significant
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Mendocino, CA Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Mendicino, CA, A Town Steeped in History Mendocino, California, is more than just charming; it’s a historic gem recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. This quaint town offers a captivating glimpse back in time. Our exploration began at the Ford House, one of Mendocino’s oldest
Pinnacles National Park – Day 2 Our Stay in Soledad, CA Hiking the Prewett Point Trail On our second day in Pinnacles National Park, California, we started with the Prewett Point Trail near the park’s western entrance—a short, easy hike with great views of the Father of the Pinnacles Hain Wilderness. We learned that nearly
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Mission San Juan Bautista Our Stay in Soledad, CA The Legacy of Padre Tapís at San Juan Bautista Much of the 15th mission of the Alta California mission system, Mission San Juan Bautista, in San Benito County, California, has been preserved due to its relatively isolated location. This breathtaking mission sits near the only remaining
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Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Our Stay in Soledad, CA Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, the 13th Mission of Alta California’s mission chain, was dedicated on October 9, 1791. It flourished until the Salinas River floods caused heavy damage in 1828. After secularization, the Mission became a
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